/channels/taxonomy/term/9618/all en /channels/news/popular-antioxidant-likely-ineffective-study-finds-243263 <p>The popular dietary supplement ubiquinone, also known as Coenzyme Q<sub>10</sub>, is widely believed to function as an antioxidant, protecting cells against damage from free radicals. But a new study by scientists at 黑料不打烊 University finds that ubiquinone is not a crucial antioxidant -- and that consuming it is unlikely to provide any benefit. Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:56:04 +0000 webfull 108543 at /channels /channels/news/first-language-wires-brain-later-language-learning-257068 <p>Research also demonstrates brain's plasticity and ability to adapt to new language environments Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:45:36 +0000 webfull 114372 at /channels /channels/news/location-may-be-key-effectively-controlling-pain-258233 <p><em><strong>By Cynthia Lee</strong></em></p> <p><a href="//www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/">Newsroom</a></p> <p>In real estate, location is key. It now seems the same concept holds true when it comes to stopping pain. New research published in <em>Nature Communications</em> indicates that the location of receptors that transmit pain signals<em> is</em> important in how big or small a pain signal will be -- and therefore how effectively drugs can block those signals.</p> Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:06:22 +0000 webfull 115726 at /channels /channels/news/winds-hide-atlantic-variability-europe%E2%80%99s-winters-259681 <p><em><strong>By Chris Chipello, <a href="/newsroom">黑料不打烊 Newsroom</a></strong></em></p> <p><em>Study reveals how wind patterns change along with sea-surface temperatures</em></p> <p>Shifting winds may explain why long-term fluctuations in North Atlantic sea surface temperatures have no apparent influence on Europe鈥檚 wintertime temperatures.聽<span>The findings, published in </span><em>Nature Communications</em><span>, could also have implications for how Europe鈥檚 climate will evolve amid global warming.</span></p> Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:13:30 +0000 webfull 117384 at /channels